A recent federal conviction of a fraudulent tax preparer highlights the massive risks gig workers face in 2026. Learn how to protect yourself from fake deductions and IRS audits.
The United Way's free VITA program helps thousands of W-2 employees every April. But for gig workers and owner-operators, using generic free tax filing could mean missing out on massive 2026 deductions.
The IRS launched new automated compliance checks for the 2026 season that cross-reference gig workers' merchant accounts. Discover how AI document workflows prevent costly automated underreporting penalties for owner-operators.
International tax extensions will not save US independent contractors from the April 15 dual deadline. Discover why the reversed $20,000 1099-K threshold is triggering a massive spike in automated IRS audits for gig workers.
With the April 15 deadline hours away, a new 'Refund Paradox' is trapping independent contractors. Learn how mid-year OBBBA policy shifts broke generic software and what owner-operators must do today to avoid strict IRS penalties.
The Nevada Secretary of State just issued an urgent warning about unregistered tax preparers ahead of the April 15 deadline. Scammers are now using stolen SSNs to create fake gig accounts, leaving legitimate drivers with massive surprise IRS bills.
Automated IRS notices for Schedule C filers spiked by 314% in Q1 2026 as gig workers relied on AI tools to process incomplete tax paperwork. Here is why the $20,000 OBBBA threshold is tricking algorithms into massive income underreporting.
Scammers are exploiting new tax codes to fabricate deductions for gig workers and truck drivers. Learn how to spot a ghost preparer before their fake return triggers an automated IRS audit.
Millions of gig workers and independent contractors won't receive 1099s this year due to 2026 legislative shifts. Learn how to navigate the 'phantom income' trap, resolve past-due returns, and systemize your business to make next year's tax season entirely stress-free.